Cost of Living Calculator - Newark, Delaware vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 17.3% more expensive than Newark, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $87,971 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Newark, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Newark, Delaware
Newark, DE vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Newark, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower

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